A pizza steel is a flat slab of solid carbon steel designed to cook pizza in your home oven. Unlike pizza stones, it delivers up to 20x better heat transfer, giving you a crispier crust and faster cook time.
Place your pizza steel on the middle rack of your oven and preheat it at the highest temperature (usually 250°C/480°F) for 45–60 minutes. Once preheated, slide your prepared pizza onto the steel using a pizza peel. Bake until the crust is golden and bubbly - usually in just 5–8 minutes. For best results, keep the steel in place and bake pizzas one after another with minimal reheating.
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Yes, you can leave your pizza steel in the oven permanently. It won’t damage your oven and can actually help regulate temperature by reducing hot spots. Just remember it will take longer for your oven to preheat. Avoid storing it on the bottom of the oven, as this can interfere with heat flow and baking performance.
Not at all! While it's perfect for baking restaurant-quality pizza, your pizza steel is incredibly versatile. Use it to bake bread, pastries, flatbreads, and cookies, or even as a griddle on the stovetop for searing steaks, smash burgers, or roasting vegetables. It’s a multi-use tool built for serious heat and endless cooking possibilities.
Let the pizza steel cool completely before cleaning. Use a metal scraper or stiff brush to remove any food residue - avoid soap or soaking in water. If needed, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. To prevent rust, apply a light coat of cooking oil after each use and store in a dry place. Over time, your steel will develop a natural non-stick patina that improves performance.
